Team Lead (Production) - Production Engineer

About this role

Saro Agrosciences Limited is seeking a Team Lead (Production) who will plan, monitor and optimise production activities to ensure safe, compliant and cost-efficient operations. The role focuses on coordinating manufacturing processes, maintaining product quality, and overseeing equipment maintenance to meet production targets while driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a background in production, industrial, manufacturing or chemical engineering and several years of relevant experience. The employer operates in the agriculture input sector, providing crop protection products, seeds and related knowledge to farmers. The position is based along the Lagos Ibadan expressway near Magboro in Ogun state and is a full-time role.

What you would do

• Develop and implement daily and weekly production schedules to meet targets.
• Monitor operations to identify bottlenecks and applyLean/Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and improve yield.
• Oversee formulation processes to ensure batches meet concentration, purity and physical property standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures and PPE usage.
• Coordinate with maintenance to perform routine and preventive maintenance on filling, capping, packaging lines and reactors.
• Support and supervise production operators and junior staff to maintain smooth plant operations.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree (minimum Second Class Upper) in Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar production role.
• Ages 27–32 years.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office and production data management.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of chemical manufacturing or formulation processes is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a production environment.

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